Alchemies of the Mind
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Alchemies of the Mind is a philosophical and social-scientific study by Jon Elster that analyzes human emotions and their role in rationality and decision-making.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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non-fiction book ⓘ philosophy book ⓘ social science book ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the rational and irrational aspects of emotions
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explain how emotions influence decisions ⓘ integrate emotions into theories of rationality ⓘ |
| analyzes |
envy
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guilt ⓘ human emotions ⓘ irrational behavior ⓘ mechanisms of preference formation ⓘ rational behavior ⓘ regret ⓘ self-deception ⓘ shame ⓘ |
| author | Jon Elster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributor | Jon Elster NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Norway ⓘ |
| discusses |
causal role of emotions in action
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normative aspects of emotions ⓘ social and political implications of emotions ⓘ |
| field |
philosophy
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psychology of emotions ⓘ social science ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
decision theory
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interaction between emotions and reason ⓘ role of emotions in rational choice ⓘ social theory of emotions ⓘ |
| genre |
philosophy of mind
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philosophy of social science ⓘ |
| hasAuthorAcademicDiscipline |
philosophy
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political science ⓘ social science ⓘ |
| hasNotableConcept |
emotions as mechanisms
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rationality of emotions ⓘ time inconsistency in decision-making ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | interdisciplinary ⓘ |
| hasTheoreticalApproach |
analytical philosophy
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methodological individualism ⓘ rational choice theory ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
classical philosophy
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modern psychology of emotions ⓘ rational choice theory ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
decision-making
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emotions ⓘ rationality ⓘ |
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